Monthly Archives: April 2022

Barbados to train more construction workers ahead of anticipated ‘building boom’

BCC Principal Alleyne encourages more young women to join construction industry  BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — In an effort to increase the number of local construction workers ahead of an anticipated boom in the industry, several training institutions have partnered with the government to launch the Barbados Construction Gateway Training Initiative. [caption id="attachment_2757" align="alignright" width="300"] Construction workers.…
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Cayman Customs & Border Control hires 32 new recruits

Deputy Premier Saunders “pleased” so many Caymanians interested in law enforcement careers  GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — Some 32 Caymanians have been hired as Customs and Border Control Service officers in what is being hailed as the largest recruitment exercise of the organization to date. In a statement, the government confirmed, “The Cayman Islands Customs…
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Why Caribbean employers should consider online talent acquisition services

Appcast Research white paper shows recruiting costs “skyrocketed” in 2021 while more jobseekers took their job hunt online  BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — With recruitment costs rising worldwide, jobseekers becoming more selective amid the “Great Resignation” and global inflation creating an uncertain economic environment, it may be time for Caribbean employers to consider alternatives to the traditional…
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Caribbean residents encouraged to work overseas for lucrative temp jobs

KERG Consulting LLC General Manager Kerry Ann Edwards says working overseas a great way to earn income  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — A U.S.-based Jamaican businesswoman is urging more Caribbean citizens to take advantage of lucrative opportunities to work overseas as there are a wealth of jobs available. Kerry Ann Edwards is an accounting consultant by profession,…
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